Meaning
谴责 means to publicly or formally criticize someone or something in a strong way, expressing disapproval of their actions or behavior. It carries a serious, formal tone and is often used in official statements, news reports, and diplomatic contexts to express strong moral or political disapproval.
Usage
This is a formal, serious word typically used in written language, news reports, political statements, and official contexts. It's stronger than simple criticism (批评) and implies moral judgment. Common in international relations when countries denounce each other's actions, or when organizations condemn unethical behavior.
Examples
- 01国际社会强烈谴责这次恐怖袭击。.The international community strongly condemns this terrorist attack.
- 02他的不道德行为受到了公众的谴责。.His immoral behavior was condemned by the public.
Characters
Common collocations
- 强烈谴责strongly condemn
- 公开谴责publicly condemn
- 遭到谴责to be condemned
- 谴责暴力行为condemn violent behavior
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to blame and reproach. 谴 originally meant to send away or exile (from 言 'speech' + 遣 'dispatch'), evolving to mean verbal reproach. 责 combines 贝 (valuables) and 朿 (thorns), suggesting the pain of being held accountable.